Program Overview

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Philosophy Department offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• Major and Minor: The department offers a major and minor in philosophy, with courses covering various topics such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic.
• PPE Minor: The department also offers a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics.
• Courses: The department offers a variety of undergraduate courses, including introductory courses, upper-level courses, and seminars. Some of the courses include:
  • PHIL 165.002 – Bioethics
  • PHIL 101.001 – Introduction to Philosophy: Central Problems, Great Minds, Big Ideas
  • PHIL 105.001 – How to Reason and Argue: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • PHIL 140.001 – Knowledge and Society
  • PHIL 143.001 – AI and the Future of Humanity: Philosophical Issues about Technology and Human Survival
• Advising: The department provides advising services to undergraduate students, including guidance on course selection, major and minor requirements, and career opportunities.
• Research Opportunities: The department offers research opportunities for undergraduate students, including independent study courses and research seminars.

Graduate Programs

• Graduate Courses: The department offers a variety of graduate courses, including seminars and research courses.
• Research Areas: The department has research strengths in various areas, including ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic.
• Admission Criteria: The department considers a range of factors when evaluating applications for graduate study, including academic background, research experience, and letters of recommendation.

News and Events

• New Research: The department has recently published new research on the benefits of studying philosophy, which found that it improves critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Awards and Honors: The department has received several awards and honors, including a $3.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to support PPE research.
• Faculty Achievements: The department's faculty members have achieved numerous accolades, including election to the British Academy and receipt of major grants for research initiatives.

Department Information

• Location: The department is located in Caldwell Hall on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus.
• Faculty: The department has a diverse and accomplished faculty, with research interests spanning a wide range of topics in philosophy.
• Mission: The department is committed to providing students with a rigorous and comprehensive education in philosophy, and to fostering a community of scholars who are dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field.